DEPARTMENT O
OPEN CLASS
Rules & Entries
In the event of conflict of general and special rules, the latter will govern. Please observe the rules. Superintendents have the
right to reject late entries.
All entries must be filed with the superintendents no later than the dates and times specified in these rules. Exhibitor must sign in at registration tables during entry times. Entry tags may be obtained free from Jones National Bank, Cattle National Bank or the Seward County Extension Office and must be filled out completely. Please note that the exhibitor’s name must be included on all tags for proper premium payment.
“Professional” is defined as someone who earns money from their skill such as teaching or selling their skills or products.
Judging in the Ag Pavilion begins at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9. After judging, all food items will be packaged up for purchase with proceeds going toward 4-H scholarships.
Competition limited to exhibitors from Seward County and the surrounding counties. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor in the last five years. After taking first premium, an article cannot compete again. In case there is a single entry in a class number, the judge shall decide whether or not the article is worthy of a prize. Only Seward County residents may be eligible to receive large rosettes or any other special award.
The management will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur to exhibits, but the usual precautions for safety of the exhibits will be taken.
All exhibitors, except rabbit, poultry and fowl, will retrieve their entries on, Sunday, August 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m., or make arrangements with the Open Class Superintendent. Exhibitors must have their pink entry tag receipt to claim their exhibit. If entries are not picked up, prize money will be forfeited. Not responsible for entries left at fair. Rabbit, poultry and fowl exhibits are released from 2:00-4:00 on Sunday, August 13.
Information on entering exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair may be obtained from the Open Class Superintendent.
PAY CATEGORIES
Pay Category 1st 2nd3rd 4th
10 3.002.502.00 .50
112.502.001.50 .50
15 10.008.006.00 .50
164.00 3.503.00 2.50
175.00
Large Rosette5.00
Small Rosette ribbons will be given for Best of Category. No extra prize money will be awarded besides the premium. Best of Division will receive a large Rosette Ribbon plus $5. This will be a decision of the judge.
DIVISION 40 - FARM PRODUCTS
Ginelle Duer & Sherry Leising, Co-Superintendents
Please observe open class rules as stated at the beginning of the open class section.
Exhibits should be selected for type, uniformity, quality and maturity. Allowance will be made in judging for immaturity of this season's growth. Do not select the large overgrown specimens nor the small one, but choose a medium size that shows adaption to Seward County and suitability for market purposes.
The following rules will govern the exhibits:
1. No exhibitor shall be allowed more than one entry for each class number.
2.All exhibits must be true to entry to variety and classification or otherwise they may be changed by the Judge and
Superintendent.
3.This division is open to Seward County products only.
4.Seeds and plants maturing later than fair week may be exhibited from last year's crop unless otherwise stated.
5.No root balls on stalk displays.
Best of Class (some classes are grouped together) will receive Large Rosette plus $5.
Threshed Grains, Legumes and other Large Seeds - Three quarts and must be cleaned.Pay Category #16
Class 1Wheat, red winter
Class 2 Rye, winter
Class 3Oats
Class 4Barley
Class 5Soybeans
Class 6Atlas
Class 7Milo
Class 8Sudan
Class 9Alfalfa
Class 10Sweet Clover
Class 11Red Clover
Class 12Other
Class 13Timothy Grass
Class 14Brome Grass
Class 15Other Grass
Sheaf Grain and Seeds - Sheaf grain shall not be less than three inches in diameter at center band, and of current year. Sheaf material shall be exhibited and judged as mature seed.
Class 16Wheat, Red Winter
Class 17Rye, Winter
Class 18Oats
Class 19Barley
Class 20Alfalfa showing seed heads
Class 21Sweet Clover
Class 22Brome
Class 23Sudan
Class 24Intermediate Wheat Grass
Class 25Other
Sheaf Forage - Sheaf grasses shall not be less than three inches in diameter at center band, and of current year. Sheaf material shall be exhibited and judged as forage.
Class 26Alfalfa, any cutting
Class 27Sweet Clover
Class 28Red Clover
Class 29Alsike Clover
Class 30Timothy
Class 31Brome
Class 32Orchard
Class 33Sudan
Class 34Millet
Class 35Blue Grass
Class 36Intermediate Wheat Grass
Class 37Reed Canary
Class 38Other
Stalk Display - Four stalks per exhibit. Must be of current year. Please specify whether irrigated or dry land crop.
Class 39Sorgo (Forage) crop
Class 40Kaffir (Grain) crop
Class 41Milo (Grain) crop
Class 42Kalo (Grain) crop
Class 43Pop (Grain) crop
Class 44Sweet Corn (Grain) crop
Class 45Field Corn (Forage) crop
Class 46Beans
Class 47Tallest Plant (any kind, only 1 stalk)
Class 48Shortest Corn Stalk (must include roots and tassel)
Class 49Sunflower
Class 50Other
Mature Corn (Last Year) - Any entry contains six ears. Please specify whether irrigated or dry land.
Class 55Yellow, over 9 inches
Class 56White, over 9 inches
Class 57Yellow, under 9 inches, 90 day types
Class 58White, under 9 inches, 90 day types
Class 59Other than yellow or white, over 9 inches
Class 60Other than yellow or white, under 9 inches, 90 day types
Class 61Pop Corn, any variety
Corn - Growth of this Year - Any entry contains ten ears. It is not expected that entries will show maturity. Please specify whether irrigated or dry land. All corn husks removed.
Class 65Yellow, over 9 inches
Class 66White, over 9 inches
Class 67Yellow, under 9 inches, 90 day types
Class 68White, under 9 inches, 90 day types
Class 69Other than yellow or white, under 9 inches, 90 day types
Class 70Other than yellow or white, over 9 inches, 90 day types
DIVISION 41 - HORTICULTURE
Sherry Leising & Ginelle Duer, Co-Superintendents
Instructions and rules are the same as Division 40 - Farm Products. All vegetables should be unwashed. Tomato stems should be removed.
VegetablesPay Category #11
Class 1Beans
a. Green, in pods, 1 dozen
b. Lima, in pods, 1 dozen
c. Wax, in pods, 1 dozen
Class 2Beets, 5
Class 3Broccoli, small florets, 5
Class 4Brussel Sprouts, 5
Class 5Cabbage
a. Green, 2 heads
b. Red, 2 heads
Class 6Carrots, 5
Class 7Cauliflower, 1 head
Class 8Corn, 5
- Pop Corn, any variety
b. Sweet Corn, any variety
Class 9Eggplant, 2
Class 10Horseradish, 2 roots
Class 11Kale, 5
Class 12Kohlrabi, 5
Class 13Nuts, 5
Class 14Okra, 5
Class 15Onions
a. White, 5
b. Red, 5
c. Yellow, 5
Class 16Parsnips, 5
Class 17Peppers
a. Bell, 5
b. Sweet (Non-Bell), 5
c. Jalapeno, 5
d. Hot (Non-Jalapeno), 5
Class 18Potatoes
a. Red, 5
b. White, 5
c. Sweet, 5
Class 19Rhubarb or Pie Plant, 5 stalks; stalks pulled, not cut and 1 ½” of leaf left on end
Class 20Tomatoes
a. Red, 2" or more in diameter, 5
b. Salad Type, under 2" diameter, 12
c. Roma/Sauce-type, 5
d. Yellow, 2" or more in diameter, 5
e. Green, 5
Class 21Turnips, 5
Class 22Best Oddity
Class 23Unusual Variety
Class 24Other Not Named
Largest Vegetables - All vegetables unwashed. One item only.
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Class 30Potato
Class 31Onion
Class 32Cabbage
Class 33Tomato
Class 34 Eggplant
Class 35Cucumber
Class 36Beet
Class 37Carrot
Class 38Sweet Corn
Class 39Bean
Class 40Pepper
Class 41Turnip
Class 42Zucchini
Class 43Kohlrabi
Class 44Other
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Cultivar Vegetable CollectionPay Category #11
Vegetables entered in the collection are five cultivars from a single exhibit; for example, five cultivars of all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, etc. Display in a box not more than 24" in any dimension.
Class 50Cultivar Vegetable Collection
Vegetable/Fruit CreationsPay Category #10
Create your own "people" or "animals" or objects out of fruits and vegetables-like Mr. Potato Head, Zucchini Durante, and Smily Banana. Judged on neatness and originality. The products used to create these may be homegrown or purchased. There will be four age groups in this Division: A-Child: age 12 & under; B-Youth: age 13-18; C-Adult: age 19 & up; E - Golden Age: age 62 & over.
Class 51Vegetable/Fruit Creation
ScarecrowsPay Category #15
Create a scarecrow with personality. Scarecrow must be functional for outdoor garden or field use. Need to provide a means to display. There will be four age groups in this Division: A-Child: age 12 & under; B-Youth: age 13-18; C-Adult: age 19 & up; E Golden Age: age 62 & over.
Class 52Scarecrow
FruitsPay Category #11
An entry or plate shall consist of 5 apples, pears or peaches, 5 crab apples, 2 bunches of grapes, 12 plums, 5 nuts. The specimens shall be in the natural state, not rubbed or polished. They shall be free from disease or insect injuries. They shall be uniform in size, shape and color.
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Class 55Delicious Apple
Class 56Jonathan Apple
Class 57Wealthy Apple
Class 58Winesap Apple
Class 59Rome Apple
Class 60Crab Apple
Class 61McIntosh Apple
Class 62Cortland Apples
Class 63Apples, any other variety
Class 64Berries, 12
a. Blueberry
b. Raspberry
c. Other
Class 65Pear
Class 66Plums
Class 67Grapes
Class 68Peaches, best plate, any variety
Class 69Any nut variety
Class 70Largest fruit
Class 71Other fruit not listed
Vine ProductsPay Category #11
Two specimens of each variety with 1/2" of vine attached except as otherwise noted.
Class 75Zucchini, 2
Class 76Spaghetti Squash, summer, 2
Class 77Acorn Squash, winter, 2
Class 78Butternut Squash, winter, 2
Class 79Banana Squash, 2
Class 80Any Other Squash, 2
Class 81Pumpkin, 2
Class 82Pumpkin, miniature, 5
Class 83Watermelon, 2
Class 84Muskmelon, 2
Class 85Honeydew, 2
Class 86Cucumber, slicing, 2
Class 87Cucumber, pickling, 5
Class 88Gourd, 2
Class 89Gourds, all, best collection, 5
Class 90Other vine product, not listed above
Class 91Largest & best pumpkin
Class 92Largest & best squash
Class 93Largest & best melon
Class 94Largest & best zucchini
HerbsPay Category #11
Herbs will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Those grown mainly for their seed, such as dill and caraway, should be exhibited on a plate. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. should be exhibited in a glass container of water with stems attached. Containers will not be returned. Potted herb plants will be disqualified and will not be judged.
Class 100Basil, 5
Class 101Dill, 5
Class 102Garlic (bulbs), 5
Class 103Mint, 5
Class 104Oregano, 5
Class 105Parsley, 5
Class 106Sage, 5
Class 107Thyme, 5
Class 108Any other herb, 5
Class 109Herb Garden - Display of 5 different herbs. Display in a box or holder not more than 18" in any dimension. Boxes
will not be returned. Each herb in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes 100-108.
Do not duplicate those classes with any in the group collection.
Garden DisplayPay Category #15
Largest and best display of quality garden vegetables, samples of at least 15 different varieties, which may include different types of one vegetable (ex. roma, beefsteak tomatoes.) Each entry will be give a ½ bushel basket and the table space in front of it for artistic display of quality vegetables. This may be a group of single exhibits from class 1-69.
Class 110Garden Display
Growums
Class 111Planter
DIVISION 42 - FLOWERS
Donna Wurst, Superintendent
Please observe open class rules as stated at the beginning of the open class section. Containers for all flower exhibits must be furnished by the exhibitor. Judging will be based on the quality of flowers exhibited. Exhibits containing more or less in number than listed in premium book will be disqualified for judging. No exhibitor will be allowed more than one exhibit per class number.
Pay Category #11
Class 1Aster, 3 stems, 1 color
Class 2Aster, 3 stems, assorted
a. Large double
b. Powderpuff
c. Miniature
Class 3Bachelor Buttons, 3 stems
Class 4Calendula, 3 stems
Class 5Canna, 3
Class 6Chrysanthemums, 3 stems
Class 7Chrysanthemums, 1 spray
Class 8Coneflowers, 3 stems
Class 9Coreopsis, 3 stems
Class 10Cosmos, 3 stems, 1 color
Class 11Cosmos, 6 stems, assorted
Class 12Coxcomb, 1 stem, crested
Class 13Coxcomb, 3 stems, plumed
Class 14Dahlia, 1
a. Pompom
b. Medium
c. Dinner Plate
Class 15Dahlia, 3 stems, assorted
Class 16Black Eyed Susan, 3 stems
Class 17Daisies, 3 stems,
a. 1 variety
b. Assorted
c. Gerbera
Class 18Gaillardia, 3 stems
Class 19Gomphrena, 3 stems
Class 20Gladiolus, 1 spike
a. Solid color
b. Bi-color
c. Tri-color
d. Ruffled
e. Other
Class 21Gladiolus, 3 spikes, assorted
Class 22Goldenglow, 3 sprays
Class 23Hibiscus, 1 stem
a. Single
b. Double
Class 24Lily, 1 stalk
Class 25Marigold, 3 stems
a. Giant, 1 color
b. Dwarf, 1 color, 6"
c. Dwarf, assorted, 6"
Class 26Nasturtiums, 3 stems
Class 27Pinks, 3 stems
Class 28Petunias, 1 spray
a. Large double
b. Large single ruffled
Class 29Petunias, 3 sprays any other variety
Class 30Phlox, 3 sprays
a. Annual, one color
b. Annual, assorted
Class 31Phlox, 1 spray, hardy
Class 32Tea Rose, 1 stem
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. White
d. Pink
Class 33Shrub Rose, 1 stem
Class 34Tea Rose, 3 blooms, assorted
Class 35Floribunda Rose, 1 stem
Class 36Grandiflora, 1 stem
Class 37Miniature Rose
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. White
d. Pink
Class 38Rudbeckia, 3 stems
Class 39Salvia, 3 stems
Class 40Scabiosa, 3 stems
Class 41Snapdragon, 3 stems
a. 1 color
b. Assorted
Class 42Strawflower, 3 stems
Class 43Sunflower, 3 stems
Class 44Sweet Pea
Class 45Verbena, 3 stems
a. 1 color
b. Assorted
Class 46Vinca, 3 stems
Class 47Vines, blooming, 2 stems (12"-18" long)
Class 48Zinnia, 3 stems
a. Over 2"
b. Under 2"
Class 49Dry Flowers, 6 stems
Class 50Dried Herbs, 6 stems
Class 51Other flowers not listed, 3 stems
Artistic ArrangementsPay Category #11
Harmony of color, quality of bloom arrangement and harmony of flowers, and container will be judged.
Class 55Mixed flowers (one each of 5 varieties)
a. Annuals
b. Perennials
Class 56Red flowers
Class 57White flowers
Class 58Yellow flowers
Class 59Pink flowers
Class 60Blue flowers
Class 61Junior Arrangement (18 & under)
Class 62Any other color flowers
Class 63Evergreen and flowers
Class 64Dry arrangement/dried bouquet
Class 65Arrangement of roses
Class 66Bouquet of flowers
Miniature Arrangement of Fresh FlowersPay Category #11
Arrangement, including container, cannot exceed 7" tall and 5" wide. Judged on artistic arrangement and overall appeal.
Class 70Miniature Arrangement of Fresh Flowers
Ditch ArrangementPay Category #11
Ditch wildflower and greenery arrangement. 1) All plants must be found in Seward County ditches; 2) Arrangements must contain at least 3 different species; 3) Will be judged on artistic arranging. The container will be a part of the judging; 4) No dried arrangements.
Class 71Ditch Arrangement
Potted Plants Pay Category #11
Class 75Begonia plants
a. Blooming
b. Foliage
c. Tuberous
Class 76Geraniums
Class 77Hanging Plants
a. Foliage
b. Blooming
Class 78Cactus
a. Best collection
b. Any cactus
c. Christmas Cactus
Class 79Philodendron
Class 80Succulents
a. Best collection
b. Any succulent
Other PlantsPay Category #11
Class 83Airplane plant
Class 84Ivy
Class 85Caladium
Class 86Fern
Class 87African Violet
Class 88Most unusual
Class 89Window Box (outside)
Class 90Impatiens
Class 91Single blooming, not listed
Class 92Single foliage, not listed
Class 93Unique planter
Other CollectionsPay Category #11
Class 95Outdoor foliage
Class 96Blooming plants
Class 97Indoor foliage, not listed
Class 98Fairy Gardens ( 75% real) ( See Art & Crafts)
DIVISION 43 - DOMESTIC PRODUCTS
Marla Ritter, Superintendent
Please observe open class rules as stated at the beginning of the Open Class section.
No person is allowed to enter more than one article under each class number except in canning.
There will be five age groups in this Division. A - Child: age 12 and under; B - Youth: age 13-18; C - Adult: age 19 and up; D Professional; E - Golden Age: age 62 and older. Best of Lot will receive Rosette plus $5.
Pay Category #11
Bread - One loaf, baked in single bread pan.
Class 1French Bread
Class 2Coffee Cake
Class 3Nut Bread
Class 4Other Quick bread (not listed)
Class 5Bread Machine
Class 6Whole Wheat
Class 7Rye
Class 8White
Class 9Sour Dough
Class 10Any other yeast bread not listed
Rolls - Four rolls on a paper plate.
Class 11Cinnamon
Class 12White
Class 13Whole Wheat
Class 14Parker House
Class 15Kolaches
Class 16Muffins
Class 17Biscuits
Class 18Any other rolls not listed
Cakes and Pies - Must be on paper or cardboard plate, whole and frosted, unless otherwise specified.
Class 19Cake
Class 20Decorated - Judged on decoration only
a. Cake
b. Cupcake
Class 21Pie
Cookies - Four cookies on a paper plate.
Class 22Drop
a. Snickerdoodle
b. Oatmeal or Oatmeal Raisin
c. Chocolate Chip
d. Peanut Butter
e. Macaroon
f. Sugar
g. Chocolate
h. Butterscotch
i. Other
Class 23Bar
Class 24Rolled
Class 25No Bake
Class 26Other
Doughnuts - Four doughnuts on a paper plate.
Class 27Any kind of cake
Class 28Raised
Homemade Candy - One half dozen on a paper plate.
Class 29Chocolate Fudge
Class 30Coconut
Class 31Divinity
Class 32Fondant
Class 33Mints
Class 34Peanut Brittle
Class 35Other
Microwave Baking
Class 36Cookies
Class 37Cakes
Class 38Candy
Class 39Muffins
Canning - Canned products will be opened. Each exhibitor will be allowed to enter more than one article in each class number, but only one variety. Example: In Class 45 Fruits, an exhibitor can enter one jar of apples, apricots, pears, etc. Please clearly label jars with kind of canned product. Only the same kind of canned product will be judged together. Jars must be regulation canning jars in either pint or quart size with rings on. Jams and jellies may be in ½ pint jars.
Class 45Fruits
Class 46Vegetables
Class 47Juices
Class 48Pickles
Class 49Relishes
Class 50Canned Meats
Class 51Preserved Fruits - Made by cooking good sized pieces of fruit in a thick syrup. Should not be cooked to pulp.
Class 52Butters - Made by cooking, putting through a sieve, adding sugar and cooking until thick.
Class 53Jams - Made of pulp and juice of fruit combined with sugar and cooked until thick.
a. Regular
b. Diabetic
Class 54Jellies - Must be made with fruit juices.
a. Regular
b. Diabetic
Class 55Sauce
a. Spaghetti
b. Pizza
c. Chili
d. Other
Class 56Salsa
Class 57Honey
Class 58Other
Dried Food - Please clearly label bags with kind of product.
Class 60Dried Fruit or Fruit Leather - Exhibit three different examples of dried fruit or three different fruit leather. Place each dried fruit (6-10 pieces of fruit, minimum of 1/4 cup) in a self sealing bag. Place a 3-4" sample of each fruit leather in self sealing tag.
Class 61Dried Vegetables - Exhibit three samples of dried vegetables. Place each food (1/4 cup of each vegetable) in a separate self sealing bag.
Class 62Dried Herbs - Exhibit three samples of dried herbs. Place each food (1/4 cup of each herb) in a separate self sealing bag.
DIVISION 43 - BEER
Marla Ritter, Superintendent
Please observe Open Class rules as stated at the beginning of the Open Class section.
1.All beers must be homemade by amateur home brewers, at their homes, not at commercial brew facilities. If made as a group/team, all brewers must be listed.
2.Entries must be submitted in two (2) 12 to 17 oz. bottles. Two bottles per entry is needed in all classes. There is a limit of one (1) entry per exhibitor per class.
3.No bottles will be accepted that have labels or other markings on them, other than official entry tag. Entry tags should be applied to the upper 1/3 of the bottles. Please do not put tags over the top of the bottle.
4.Only the Superintendent, Judges, and Helpers will be allowed the judging area.
5.The Best of Category judging will be held following the completion of the individual class judging. There will be three Best of Category ribbons: Ale, Lager and Mixed Style.